[KuroKitsu]

Haven't seen anyone here mention the new Effect Audio China exclusive cable, the 饕餮(taotie), which comes in a gorgeous wooden box and has a steel bronze plated y split, the first of its kind I believe.

It does look really nice, that EA aesthetic shining through as usual. Kinda reminds me of the Janus with a chinese motif, the box is a nice touch ala Horus and Leo II.

Though I doubt most of us would be getting one.Importing would probably put the cost sky-high in relation to Janus and Horus and not a lot us would pay that much for a cable.

 

[KuroKitsu]

Sorry, don't have too many other gold plated cables. I did cover comparison with HSA Aurora in my Horus review under comparison section. Also, reviewed PS Apollonian+ GPC cable long time ago, but need to find it, somewhere in the box.

No worries, I'll take a look at that again and see if I glean anything from those. Hopefully I'll be able to demo a Horus. Just don't want to buy one and have it sitting around if it doesn't match my preference in IEMs

 

[flipper203]

Thanks folks, I've sent a PM to Eric. Sure he is busy these days. I live in France, Paris, so not a country that has a lot of humidity.

 

[Audiophonicalistic]

Pulled the trigger on the Janus D. $1099 USD is a killer deal. Passed on Phantom and SE 100 mostly on budget constraints. Sucks to be poor during BF.

Janus is an amazing cable imo. Only its weight is its downside but the sound more than pays off for it. I currently have it with the phantom. If you ever get a chance I can highly recommend it with them.

What are you going to pair it with?

 

[KuroKitsu]

Janus is an amazing cable imo. Only its weight is its downside but the sound more than pays off for it. I currently have it with the phantom. If you ever get a chance I can highly recommend it with them.

What are you going to pair it with?

Ive heard its a little weighter than Aries II 8, so I dont think it'll even be an issue for me.

I'll probably take it for a spin with the Phantom when I pick up the SE100 next month. For now it's going on the Zeus R.

 

[aaf evo]

Ive heard its a little weighter than Aries II 8, so I dont think it'll even be an issue for me.

I'll probably take it for a spin with the Phantom when I pick up the SE100 next month. For now it's going on the Zeus R.

For me it was significantly thicker and heavier than the Ares 8 wire, I really disliked the ergonomics of the Janus. It’s a damn beautiful and great sounding cable though.

I just picked up the PW Audio 1950s to go with my Legend X. The synergy is perfect.

 

[KuroKitsu]

For me it was significantly thicker and heavier than the Ares 8 wire, I really disliked the ergonomics of the Janus. It’s a damn beautiful and great sounding cable though.

I just picked up the PW Audio 1950s to go with my Legend X. The synergy is perfect.

I certainly hope my ears cooperate with it, worse case it'll be used at home.

 

[Gavin C4]

Those who are getting their cable terminated to 2.5 for better flexibility for 4.4 or 3.5 devices, better grab these EffectAudio adapters. Although they are slightly on the expensive side, it is important to get high-quality adapters because they really make a difference.

 

[iichigoz]

Guys, Lionheart or Leonidas II for Zeus XRA???

 

[tim0chan]

Guys, Lionheart or Leonidas II for Zeus XRA???

Personally prefer the Lionheart. Warmer, less edge, fills out the mids lost to the adel

 

[thedanadamsusa]

Have recently purchased some universal Legend X, and have a question. I’m loving the dynamic and lively the signature of these IEMS, and while I’m happy to stick with the Ares 4-wire now I wondered what other Legend X owners thought was the best upgrade path for cables? I’ve read through this thread, and several folk seem to like the synergy between the Thor Silver II+. This is a $600 cable though, and a bit over my budget. I already own a Lionheart - which works really well with my current Hermes VI. I’m wondering if anyone has tried the Lionheart with the LX. Btw, I’m running this on a balanced connection out of a Hiby R6, and listen to all types of music. Would really appreciate anyone’s thoughts on this.

 

[singleended5863]

Have recently purchased some universal Legend X, and have a question. I’m loving the dynamic and lively the signature of these IEMS, and while I’m happy to stick with the Ares 4-wire now I wondered what other Legend X owners thought was the best upgrade path for cables? I’ve read through this thread, and several folk seem to like the synergy between the Thor Silver II+. This is a $600 cable though, and a bit over my budget. I already own a Lionheart - which works really well with my current Hermes VI. I’m wondering if anyone has tried the Lionheart with the LX. Btw, I’m running this on a balanced connection out of a Hiby R6, and listen to all types of music. Would really appreciate anyone’s thoughts on this.

The Ares II 8wire are the best fit for your budget ($300).

 

[aaf evo]

Have recently purchased some universal Legend X, and have a question. I’m loving the dynamic and lively the signature of these IEMS, and while I’m happy to stick with the Ares 4-wire now I wondered what other Legend X owners thought was the best upgrade path for cables? I’ve read through this thread, and several folk seem to like the synergy between the Thor Silver II+. This is a $600 cable though, and a bit over my budget. I already own a Lionheart - which works really well with my current Hermes VI. I’m wondering if anyone has tried the Lionheart with the LX. Btw, I’m running this on a balanced connection out of a Hiby R6, and listen to all types of music. Would really appreciate anyone’s thoughts on this.

Budget wise I was a huge fan of the Ares II. The 8 wire is a nice cable too, it adds to the mids and reduces the low end a big while expanding the soundstage. I prefer the 4 wire though for ergonomics.

 

[thedanadamsusa]

Thanks folks - good to know. I noticed Old Dude was a big fan of the Ares 8-wire - even though he has Zeus R. I must say I'm in agreement with him on cables. I have a very good 2 channel system at home, which I've put together over a number of years. While I feel it's well worth investing on quality cables - to a degree, dropping thousands on exotic interconnects, and such, is very much a law of diminishing returns YMMV - just my 10 cents though. So I'm guessing the Lionheart won't have a place in my setup, used with the Legend X? Anyone actually tried this combination?

 

[Cagin]

Have recently purchased some universal Legend X, and have a question. I’m loving the dynamic and lively the signature of these IEMS, and while I’m happy to stick with the Ares 4-wire now I wondered what other Legend X owners thought was the best upgrade path for cables? I’ve read through this thread, and several folk seem to like the synergy between the Thor Silver II+. This is a $600 cable though, and a bit over my budget. I already own a Lionheart - which works really well with my current Hermes VI. I’m wondering if anyone has tried the Lionheart with the LX. Btw, I’m running this on a balanced connection out of a Hiby R6, and listen to all types of music. Would really appreciate anyone’s thoughts on this.

how is the Hiby R6 + Legend X pairing? Notice any hiss or weirdness on the freq spectrum?